At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise landfall HDD drilling operations and manage RAMS, permits, and daily reporting.
- Company: Join a leading contractor on a major multi-location landfall drilling programme across Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a rate of £400–£450/day with accommodation, travel expenses, and meal allowance.
- Other info: The role involves shift work in a 24/7 operation starting in Peterhead.
- Why this job: This is a long-term opportunity to work with a consistent drilling team over several years.
- Qualifications: Experience in landfall HDD or onshore HDD preferred; SSSTS certification required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36400 £ per year.
A leading contractor is seeking an experienced HDD Supervisor to join a major multi-location landfall drilling programme across Scotland. The first phase begins in Peterhead on 26th June, running for approximately 12 months, before the team moves on to Caithness, Dundonnell, and Stornoway. This is a long-term opportunity to join a consistent drilling team delivering complex landfall HDD works alongside a specialist drilling subcontractor.
The Role
- Supervising landfall HDD drilling operations
- Coordinating with the wider project team and specialist drilling crews
- Ensuring safe, compliant 24/7 drilling activities
- Overseeing tooling, drilling fluids, steering and progress
- Managing RAMS, permits and daily reporting
- Supporting a multi-location drilling programme over several years
Locations & Programme
- Year 1: Peterhead (starting 26th June)
- Following years: Caithness → Dundonnell → Stornoway
Requirements
- Experience in landfall HDD or onshore HDD preferred
- Open to strong supervisors with Principal Contractor experience
- SSSTS required
- Ability to work shift patterns on a 24/7 operation
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Pay & Benefits
- £400–£450 per day
- Expenses package
- Long-term continuity across multiple sites
If this sounds like you, apply here or send your CV to chloe.ruxton@contractscotland.co.uk.
HDD Supervisor in Peterhead employer: CONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITED
This contractor offers a competitive pay rate and an expenses package while working on a significant drilling project across Scotland. The first year is based in Peterhead, with opportunities to move to Caithness, Dundonnell, and Stornoway. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering complex landfall HDD works.
